Talen Energy
Energy
ReactorEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
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“Reactor Engineer at Talen Energy. Skills: Reactor Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Reactivity Management. Provide technical guidance. Provide recommendations to Operations”
Industry & Context.
Shiftwork during outages, Shiftwork during de-rates, Shiftwork during maneuvers, Shiftwork during startups, On-call responsibilities, SSES plant security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Effective work management, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Verbal skills, Written skills, Customer service focus, General computer skills, Microsoft Office products, Ability to work shift work, Ability to perform on-call responsibilities
Nice to Have
Previous experience in Reactor Engineering, Previous experience in Nuclear Engineering, Previous experience in Reactor Engineering, Previous experience in Nuclear Fuels Engineering, Qualification as a QRE, Completion of Station Nuclear Engineering Training, Knowledge of LINUX programming language, Knowledge of Visual Basic programming language
What You'll Do.
Provide technical guidance
Provide recommendations to Operations
Prepare power maneuvering schedules
Operate Traversing In-core Probe system
Coordinate new fuel receipt
Plan core refueling activities
Replace neutron instrumentation
Replace control blades
Ensure NRC requirements met
Perform startup physics testing
Administer Powerplex core monitoring system
Operate Powerplex core monitoring system
Review fuel design changes
Review core design changes
Serve as subject matter experts
Apply engineering principles
Provide recommendations
Perform duties of Core Thermal Hydraulics Engineer
Interface with other groups
Work in a team environment
Understand safety policies
Practice industrial hygiene policies
Ensure safety of personnel
Ensure safety of the public
Ensure safety of the environment
Expand technical skills
Improve technical skills
Expand business skills
Improve business skills
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work effectively in team; Team leader; Team member; Interface effectively with groups
Communication Scope
Verbal skills; Written skills
Full Job Description
Job Description Talen Energy is soliciting candidates interested in filling the position of Reactor Engineer at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station located near Berwick, Pennsylvania. **This role is open to recent college graduates with a degree in Nuclear, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from a college or university accredited by ABET or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent!** Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, one of the largest dual-unit, Boiling Water Reactor sites in the U.S., delivers approximately 2700 MW of electricity to the grid in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Susquehanna Nuclear is a member in good standing with the Utilities Service Alliance. Located less than 30 miles south of Wilkes-Barre at the western edge of the picturesque Pocono Mountains vacation region, we are conveniently located near the arteries which connect all the major East Coast cities. Susquehanna Station represents the nuclear portion of Talen Energy, one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. Talen Energy offers its employees a generous and progressive array of compensation, benefits and growth opportunities. Apply today and become part of the team which is helping to shape the future of electricity generation Reactor Engineering is responsible for all on-site nuclear fuel management including the maintenance, administration and implementation of the site's reactivity management program. This includes the planning, preparation and modeling of plant power maneuvers, ensuring that fuel thermal limits and preconditioning requirements are maintained in accordance with the plant's Technical Specifications and vendor recommendations. The position includes shiftwork during refueling outages, unit de-rates, power maneuvers and startups. **Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:** 1\. Work with limited direction on tasks related to Reactor Engineering, including but not limited to providing technical guidance and reco
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